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English school in Aberdeen

The school is located in the city center near the Robert Gordon University and Aberdeen Art Gallery. The school program has a wide variety of courses depending on the interest level of the student.

Teachers

The teaching team are highly qualified and experienced in teaching English as a foreign language and are very popular with students.

The school environment is stimulating and multicultural, here you will find other students from around the world, as there are an extraordinary mix of nationalities.

Facilities

The school has excellent facilities such as:

Library

Wifi

Computer room

Living room for the students

Free tea for the students

The school doesn´t have catering, but being in the city centre, there are many cafes, restaurants and pubs nearby.

Characteristics

Internet

Library

Computer room

Cafe

Tea or coffee machine

Garden

Wifi

Student lounge

Prayer room

Kitchenette

Support deparment for the students

Holidays

01/01/2019

02/01/2019

03/01/2019

04/01/2019

Accreditations

The school is accredited by:

Strongest Points

Aberdeen is the 3rd most important city in Scotland

Easy to get around on foot

Good urban transport system

University city

The city of Aberdeen

Located in the north of Scotland, in the Highlands, Aberdeen is the third most important city after Edinburgh and Glasgow.
This charming town has beautiful granite buildings and gardens in bloom silver that make it look like a fairytale village. Aberdeen's beauty is in the contrasts and diversity of its landscapes, composed of two miles of golden sandy beaches, cliffs, harbours, rivers and forests.
Aberdeen, also known as "The Granite City" owes its distinctive appearance to the famous and widely exported building material. The old buildings of the city stand high and deep, creating one of the most beautiful sections of Scotland. The mix of culture, historical tradition and beauty makes it one of the most popular UK destinations.

Getting around the city of Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a city that is easily explored on foot (a quiet walk), weather permitting. Most of the sites are located in the center and in Old Aberdeen. The distances are very short, so even if this is your first time visiting, you will not have problems finding your bearings.

There is a good transport infrastructure within the city of Aberdeen. The best means of transport are the bus services which run regularly and quickly. There are two bus companies that operate daily and connect all areas of the city.

"First bus company" is the leader with 22 services. It also connects the city center with Aberdeen Airport. There is a bus stop right in front of the school.
You can view or download timetables www.firstgroup.com

Information

It is home to two major universities.
Students make up about 10% of the population
Population: 200,000
It's the Oil Capital of Europe

Attractions in Aberdeen

Provost Skene's House: It was built in the sixteenth century and is a typical Scottish house. It is named after Lord Provost of Aberdeen, who was a very wealthy merchant between 1676 and 1685.

Dunnottar Castle: Here, William Shakespeare's Hamlet was filmed.

Balmoral Castle: Built in granite, in the summer it hosts the Queen of England.

The Aberdeen Maritime Museum shows the fundamental role of the North Sea in the development of the fishery, oil industries and shipbuilding.

The Peacock Visual Arts Gallery, contemporary art exhibitions of national and international artists.

The Winter Gardens in Duthie Park (South Side). One the most visited places in Scotland. Includes the Japanese Garden and the largest collection of cacti in Britain.

Satrosphere in Beach Links, fascinating interactive science museum.

The Malt Whisky Trail is scattered in the glens of Speyside picturesque. This route consists of seven distilleries, including Glenfiddich and Strathisla, where Chivas Regal is produced.

Aberdeen beach, clean and sandy, extends over almost 4 kilometers

The Cairngorms National Park is the largest in Scotland. It is a common destination for hiking, climbing, skiing, mountain biking and fishing.

The Gordon Highlanders Museum in West End: an evocative and informative journey through 200 years of Army history.

And at night?

Aberdeen is a university town and has a good atmosphere and lively scene at night. There are plenty of clubs and bars that you can go to.
Blue Lamp in Gallowgate offers live traditional Scottish music while the Prince of Wales pub in the city center, is perfect for having a leisurely pint or a malt whiskey.
Most bars close at 11pm, and the clubs at 2am.
To find out more about what to do in Aberdeen, you can browse the local newspapers and newspaper for students of Aberdeen called 'Gaudie'. This newspaper has all the information you need.

Useful links

Courses:

Standard course

Class timetable: 09:30 to 12:45

Perfect for

Ideal for those who want to have enough time for studying and enjoying their free time visiting the city and sightseeing.

Additional information

The general English course has a minimum duration of 2 weeks and 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The rest of the time is for you to do other activites like sightseeing or being with your new friends

Characteristics

Course duration From 2 weeks

Horas per Week 15

Duration of Classes 60 Minutes

Timetables Morning

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.

Maximum students per class in summer 9

Average during the rest of year 7

Minimum age 18

Intensive course

Class timetable: morning from 09:00 to 12:45

Afternoon from 13:45 to 15:45 - 3 afternoons a week

Perfect for

Ideal for those who want to get the most out of their stay, studying in the academy in the mornings and afternoons.

Characteristics

Course duration from 2 weeks

Horas per Week 21

Duration of Classes 60 Minutes

Timetables Morning

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level A2, B1, B2, C1.

Maximum students per class in summer 9

Average during the rest of year 7

Minimum age 18

IELTS Preparation course

IELTS is a recognised qualification around the world. It is essential to study in a UK Univeristy.

The course starts every Monday.

The course consists of 15 hours of English + 6 hours of IELTS preparation per week.

Perfect for

Ideal for students who need to improve their level to pass IELTS

Additional information

The objective of the course is to practice the 4 competencies required to pass IELTS: listening, reading, writing and speaking, as well as learning specific strategies of practicing exam questions and doing simulation tasks.

Characteristics

Course duration from 4 weeks

Horas per Week 21

Duration of Classes 60 Minutes

Timetables Morning and afternoon

Level test Yes

Accredited Diploma Yes

Level B1, B2, C1.

Maximum students per class in summer 9

Average during the rest of year 7

Minimum age 18

Extra-curricular Activities

Extra Academic Activities

The school organises a varied plan weekly activities. Some are free and some aren´t. You can see prices and the programme on the school board every week.
We encourage you to participate in the activities, since it is a perfect way to make new friends and practice your English in a relaxed atmosphere.

This list is just an example:

Visit to Balmoral Castle, residence of the Royal Family since 1848.

Aboyne Highland, a visit to the traditional Scottish customs.

Stonehaven and Dunnottar Castle, visit the spectacular coastline just 15 miles south of Aberdeen.

Old Aberdeen, must visit the old University and historic area.

Accommodation

Family

Living with a family is a great opportunity to practice English in an informal setting and learn about the life and the typical culture in Scotland.

To get to the school, you will have to take public transport, all families live in residential neighborhoods but usually they are very well connected to the center by public transport. There is the option of booking a room with a private bathroom.

Room Type: single bedroom

Check-in: Sunday

Check-out: Saturday

Characteristics

Internet

Private bathroom

Laundry facilities

Cleaning service

Wifi

Kitchen

Kithchen Utensils

Security service

Bed-linen

Towels

Breakfast

Half Board

Full Board

Liberty residence

The Liberty residence is located in the old town of Aberdeen. It is a perfect choice for those who want to live in a friendly environment and enjoy more independence. The bathrooms, kitchen and living room are shared among roommates.
The residence is located 10-15 minutes by public transport from the city center.

How to get there

BUS: A regular bus service operates from the airport to the center of Aberdeen and from the bus station to the airport Guild Street. The service is more common on weekdays than weekends. It is the best and most effective way to travel to and from the airport. A single ticket costs £ 1.30. Journey time is approximately one hour.

TAXI: Taxis are available at the stop is right outside the terminal building. Journey to the center of Aberdeen is about 20 minutes (when no traffic). Taxi may be the best means of transportation to and from the airport, but it is also more expensive than the train or bus. The trip will cost £ 20-30 depending on traffic.

In Edinburgh Airport there is a bus service to Aberdeen railway station. Journey time is approximately 2.5 hours.